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United Nations (UN) experts have urged Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China and to treat people deprived of their liberty more humanely.

Two South Koreans have been arrested by police for allegedly operating online gambling websites from a house in Udon Thani province.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks Chinese in an AI-assisted video assuring Chinese tourists they are safe in Thailand and inviting them to celebrate the Lunar New Year here.

BEIJING/BANGKOK - The abduction and cross-border rescue had all the makings of the kind of action script struggling Chinese actor Wang Xing had hoped to land – only not as a reality star.

Police have warned users of the location-sharing Jagat app they could face trespassing charges and put personal safety at risk in hunting for Jagat coins for cash rewards.

Wat Khao Din in Suphan Buri attracts visitors with its unique Japanese theme, known as Maneki-neko Land. Highlights include a giant beckoning cat, naga handrails under the Torii Gate, a pagoda, a Sakura Garden and Japanese manga murals, all complemented by Japanese music instead of traditional Buddhist chants.

Ultrafine dust levels were in the red (hazardous-to-health) in 46 out of the 77 provinces and in Greater Bangkok on Wednesday morning, with only 10 provinces reporting moderate to good air quality. 

Thailand ranks as the top dream destination for Southeast Asian travellers, according to Grab's SEA Travel Insights 2024 report.

The baht is likely to strengthen further after it appreciated beyond 34 to the dollar on Tuesday, as Donald Trump's inauguration speech disappointed investors, prompting heavy selling of the dollar for profit-taking, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 3 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, while diversifying to address risk, shifting focus to rising markets such as Southeast Asia, India and Russia.